http://www.staubitz.com Thank God there is still a butcher shop with sawdust on the floor. Staubitz has kept it real since 1917, though it has become more than a butcher shop. They now carry a solid, if small, selection of cheeses and specialty treats like foie gras and caviar. After providing the neighborhood with everything from prime beef, pork, and veal to the hardest-to-find game meats like ostrich, venison, and wild turkey, the most important function of Staubitz is the preservation of the store itself. Itas not just sawdustathe 80-year-old cash registers are in working order, and the ornamental tin ceiling is pristine. More >>

http://www.stellamccartney.com Since she stopped being Chloe, McCartney has found success in her strong, feminine lines and classy, bold colors. Her designs are playful, and even "cheeky," but never babyishly girly. More >>

http://www.stevemadden.com For several years now, Steve Madden has been mired in the '90s (and also the 12a17 age bracket). If nothing else, these clunky, plastic shoes will give you an extra couple of inches. More >>

http://www.stevemadden.com For several years now, Steve Madden has been mired in the '90s (and also the 12a17 age bracket). If nothing else, these clunky, plastic shoes will give you an extra couple of inches. More >>

http://www.stevemadden.com For several years now, Steve Madden has been mired in the '90s (and also the 12a17 age bracket). If nothing else, these clunky, plastic shoes will give you an extra couple of inches. More >>

http://www.stevemadden.com For several years now, Steve Madden has been mired in the '90s (and also the 12a17 age bracket). If nothing else, these clunky, plastic shoes will give you an extra couple of inches. More >>

http://www.stevenalan.com/home.php God bless Steven Alan. This lovely Tribeca shop is without question the best coed boutique in the city. The woman who fears fashion can trust Alan's taste; nothing here is too over the top, but none of it is boring, either. The jewelry and accessories are chosen with the same care as the clothing, and you could buy your entire wardrobe here and it would look effortless and natural. Men who care about clothes will be delighted; the menswear is masculine without being boring, chic without being absurd, and the stock includes Alan's own line of perfect button down shirts. There are also beauty and grooming supplies, some CDs, and a handful of funny little things for the home, and all of it really is cool. More >>

http://www.stevenalan.com/home.php God bless Steven Alan. This lovely Tribeca shop is without question the best coed boutique in the cityaand it now has a home on the Upper West Side as well. The woman who fears fashion can trust Alan's taste; nothing here is too over the top, but none of it is boring, either. The jewelry and accessories are chosen with the same care as the clothing, and you could buy your entire wardrobe here and it would look effortless and natural. Men who care about clothes will be delighted; the menswear is masculine without being boring, chic without being absurd, and the stock includes Alan's own line of perfect button down shirts. There are also beauty and grooming supplies, some CDs, and a handful of funny little things for the home, and all of it really is cool. More >>

http://www.strandbooks.com/home In 1927 the Strand first opened its doors. It moved to 12th and Broadway over 25 years later, and there it has remained. The store is a true maze, with books strewn here and there and some sections impossible to find. There is almost no reason to even shop here. Absorbing the ambience is like understanding how a New Yorker lives. But buying things is always nice. More >>

http://www.streitsmatzos.com Since 1925, the Streits family has been baking and selling their beloved matzoh in this location. When Passover rolls around, they have a plethora of special treats in addition to their year-round kosher goods. But go for the matzoh, which you can see coming off a conveyer belt. They even sell cute t-shirts. More >>